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Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina to visit India this October

Lionel Messi-led world champions Argentina will enthrall their millions of fans in India during their visit in October this year for an international friendly, the Argentine Football Association (AFA) announced on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Mar 26, 2025

India accused of interfering in Canada’s Conservative Party leadership race

India has faced repeated accusations of election meddling in Canada, though it has consistently denied such claims

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Which international fixture would be worth the highest score in Scrabble?

Plus: managers sacked just before cup finals, and teams with goal differences higher than their league position

The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2025

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgeson Burnett was an early work of climate fiction

I grew up in a mixed-heritage family. Both of my parents’ childhoods were deeply affected by colonialism in India and they often told me stories about this period in their lives. As a result, I inherited a sense of place and a feeling for a country which was never my…

The Conversation · Mar 25, 2025

Sugar Prices Recover Early Losses as the Dollar Declines

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is up +0.31 (+1.61%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is up +4.60 (+0.85%). Sugar prices today recovered from 1-week lows and are moderately higher after a decline in the dollar index (DXY00 ) sparked short covering in sugar...

Barchart · Mar 25, 2025

AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers: India and Bangladesh play out a goalless draw

NEW DELHI: India and Bangladesh played out a goal-less draw in their 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. The Bangladesh side showed better form in the initial half, generating more attacks and corner kicks, though without creating definitive scoring opportunities.

The Times of India · Mar 25, 2025

Watch: 'I will spin the coin?' – Shreyas Iyer left stumped by Ravi Shastri's slip-up at toss

NEW DELHI: The toss proceedings at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 continue to produce lighthearted moments, with former India cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri's slip of tongue during the Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad becoming the latest talking point.

The Times of India · Mar 25, 2025

Nitin Menon retained as only Indian in ICC elite panel of umpires

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced updates to its Elite Panel of Umpires, with Allahudien Paleker of South Africa and England's Alex Wharf joining the prestigious group. Nitin Menon remains the only Indian umpire on the panel, reaffirming his status among the world's best match officials.

The Times of India · Mar 25, 2025

Violence and sexist harassment against female MPs ‘rife across Asia-Pacific’

Report reveals scale of abuse faced by women in politics from countries such as Australia, India and Micronesia

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

'Axar Patel must send Ashutosh Sharma to open if Delhi Capitals want IPL glory'

NEW DELHI: He came, he saw, and he conquered — that’s how Ashutosh Sharma kept fans on the edge of their seats in a nail-biting last-over finish against Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam. Coming in as an Impact Player at No. 7, Ashutosh remained calm under pressure and delivered the…

The Times of India · Mar 25, 2025